3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Salle, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in La Salle, Illinois as of March 2026. That's +35% higher than the citywide median of $1,075 and +32% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in La Salle
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in La Salle
Compare La Salle's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $850 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,190 |
| 3 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 4 | East Peoria | $1,220 |
| 5 | Macomb | $1,220 |
| 6 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 7 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 8 | Quincy | $1,230 |
| 9 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $1,270 |
| 11 | Rantoul | $1,270 |
| 12 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 13 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 14 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 15 | Moline | $1,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $3,390 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 4 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 9 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than La Salle.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs La Salle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa, IL | 15.2 mi | $1,450 | — |
| Dixon, IL | 40.3 mi | $1,210 | $-240 (-17%) |
| Dekalb, IL | 41.3 mi | $1,780 | +$330 (+23%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 47.5 mi | $2,440 | +$990 (+68%) |
| Sycamore, IL | 51.3 mi | $1,920 | +$470 (+32%) |
| Washington, IL | 53.1 mi | $1,360 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Oswego, IL | 56.1 mi | $2,340 | +$890 (+61%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 56.1 mi | $1,270 | $-180 (-12%) |
| East Peoria, IL | 56.6 mi | $1,220 | $-230 (-16%) |
| North Aurora, IL | 57.9 mi | $2,540 | +$1,090 (+75%) |
| Morton, IL | 59.7 mi | $1,450 | — |
| Peoria, IL | 60.2 mi | $1,340 | $-110 (-8%) |
3-Bedroom rent in La Salle — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in La Salle?
As of March 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in La Salle, Illinois is $1,450 per month. This is +35% higher than the citywide median of $1,075.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in La Salle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,000 ($4,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Salle expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Salle's 3-bedroom median of $1,450 is +32% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Salle rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 158 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, La Salle ranks #30 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near La Salle?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Dixon ($1,210), Washington ($1,360), Peoria Heights ($1,270).